Olympic Programme Coach

Organisation: British Judo Association
Salary: Grade 4 - (Salary and grade reflect the expected international travel and time away from home).
Location: British Judo National Training Centre, Walsall
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 18 July 2025
Job Description: Reports To: Performance Director
Direct Reports: None
Key Relationships: Performance Director, Performance Pathway & Operations Director, GB Home Nations Coach, World Class Programme Coaches, Head Paralympic Coach, Home Nation Coaches, Club Coaches, Sport Science Sport Medicine Team.
Location: British Judo National Training Centre, Walsall (with significant domestic and international travel up to 150 days a year)

British Judo is seeking a high-performing Olympic Programme Coach to help deliver its World Class Performance Programme (WCPP) for Olympic athletes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of international judo, supporting the development of medal-winning athletes on the world stage.

As part of the World Class Programme Coaching Team, you will help drive Olympic Potential Programme delivery, working closely with coaches, athletes, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve success at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver British Judo’s Olympic performance strategy alongside the WCPP coaching team.
- Lead the coaching and development of Olympic Potential Programme athletes.
- Design and oversee Individual Athlete Plans (IAPs) through a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Provide technical and tactical coaching to athletes preparing for Olympic qualification.
- Collaborate with Home Nation and club coaches to ensure alignment across the performance pathway.
- Use data insights to inform coaching decisions and track athlete progression.

To read a full job description, head over to http://www.britishjudo.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Olympic-Programme-Coach-Job-Description-012025.pdf
How to apply: To express your interest, please submit a short covering statement and CV to hr@britishjudo.org.uk , addressing how you meet the essential criteria in the role specification.